Grace Hannaford of the Cape Breton Capers, right, battles for the ball with Rebecca Draeger of the Guelph Gryphons during U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship consolation action at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton, Ont., on Friday. Cape Breton won the game 1-0. CONTRIBUTED/SADIE KEATES Sadie KeatesArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers claimed a win and a loss in the consolation bracket of their U Sports soccer championship tournaments on Friday in Ontario.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn women’s play, Cape Breton blanked the Guelph Gryphons 1-0 at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton.Article contentArticle contentTara Isama had the lone goal for the Capers, who were defeated 2-1 in the quarterfinal game by Laval on Thursday.Article contentThe loss ends the 2025 season for the Gryphons.Article contentArticle contentCape Breton’s Ellie Lancaster stopped all nine shots she faced. Guelph’s Sabrina Spano stopped four of five shots.Article contentThe Capers will now play in the fifth-place game on Saturday against the Toronto Varsity Blues. Game time is set for 6 p.m., Atlantic time.Article contentThe championship game will be played on Sunday between the Montreal Carabins and the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Game time is 6 p.m., Atlantic time.Article content Yohann Hebert of the Cape Breton Capers, left, controls the ball as he’s watched by Andrea Schifano of the Toronto Varsity Blues during U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship consolation action at Varsity Stadium in Toronto on Friday. Toronto won the game 5-0. CONTRIBUTED/SEYRAN MAMMADOV Photo by SEYRANMAMMADOV /Seyran MammadovArticle contentMeanwhile, in men’s action, Cape Breton was blanked 5-0 by the host Toronto Varsity Blues at Varsity Stadium in Toronto.Article contentGianluca Scurti scored twice while Jacob Prested, Niklas Hallam and Andrea Schifano added single markers for the Varsity Blues.Article contentThe loss ends the 2025 campaign for the Capers, who lost 2-1 in the quarterfinal game on Thursday to the Mount Royal Cougars of Calgary.Article contentThe championship game will be played on Sunday between Mount Royal and the York Lions. Game time is set for 3 p.m., Atlantic time.Article content
U SPORTS SOCCER NATIONALS: Cape Breton Capers teams claim win and loss in consolation play on Friday
